[Verse 1]
From the mountain peak to oceans tide
A nation woke with strength and pride
September sun in golden hue
Lit up the land with something new
[Chorus]
The Bird of Paradise took flight
Its feathers gleamed with morning light
Red, black and gold in bold array
Declared :we stand as one today
[Bridge]
Tok pisin, Motu, and more tongues still
Sing unity with native will
From Highlands flow to Coastal song
This land has known where it belongs
Not just a date, but legacy
Of courage, hope and dignity
A tapestry of tribes and lore
Has claimed its future from its past.